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Dejan Boy

Popularity: · Trend: → Stable

Origin(s)

PronunciationDAY-ahn / /ˈdeɪ.ɑn/

Slavic; Serbian

Meaning

Slavic: 'to be dear'; Serbian: 'beloved'

Historical & Cultural Background

Dejan is a name commonly found in Slavic cultures, particularly in Serbia. It has historical roots in the Slavic language family, where it is associated with affection and endearment. The name has been used in various forms across different Slavic nations, reflecting cultural ties and shared linguistic heritage.

Trend Summary

The name Dejan has seen moderate popularity in Slavic regions but is less common in the United States.

Similar Names

Variants

  • Dejan
  • Deyan

International Variants

  • Dejan (Serbian)
  • Deyan (Bulgarian)

Famous people named Dejan

Dejan Stanković is a retired Serbian footballer known for his successful career in clubs like Inter Milan.

Dejan Lovren is a Croatian professional footballer who has played for clubs such as Liverpool and the Croatian national team.

Fictional characters named Dejan

Sibling Suggestions

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Dejan was first seen in the United States in 1970. Dejan has ranked as high as #1264 nationally, which occurred in 2000, and has been most popular in Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Dejan has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Dejan (2002)

StateBirthsShare
IL 6
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19706
19748
19756
19765
197712
19789
19797
19806
198212
19849
19857
19877
19918
19927
19938
19947
19957
19967
199711
19989
199912
200019
200115
200216
200310
200415
20059
200614
20076
20088
20095
20105
20117
20136
20155
20217